Newsletter: Nov. 13
New Kid on the Block: Baked • Pecan Has Closed • The Fulton Center Finally Opened • Gentrification Snapshots • New Fast-Food Restaurants • Pier A • 1WTC Window Washers • More
In the News: White Street Conversion
Plus: The Fulton Center, explained; another White Street restaurant review; the proposed development of the St. John’s Terminal.
An Acrophobe’s Worst Nightmare
Two window cleaners are stuck at the 69th floor of 1 World Trade Center.
Seen & Heard: Meeting Tonight About Speakeasy and Karaoke Bar
Plus: "Secret passageway" between 3 and 4 World Trade Center; Reade Chambers progress; "Forever" shoot in Battery Park City; Washington Market Park survey; composer Tasso Zapanti.
Snapshots of Tribeca’s Gentrification
Curbed asked for a moment or instance that captures the gentrification of the neighborhood. Here's what I came up with, along with what I wished I had said. What would you have suggested? / 30 comments
In the News: Garage Attendant Held Up at Gunpoint
Plus: Inside the Concepts store; should trucks be banned from Canal Street?; the restaurant replacing Mas (la Grillade); Piora update. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Pecan Replacement to Called Gotan
Plus: "Gotham" filming here Monday; firehouse drawing; Veterans Day at the 9/11 Memorial; commercial sublet; River Terrace condo details; the High Line; Au Bon Pain closing. / 1 comment
Going Away for the Holidays?
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In the News: Comparing Various Retail Rents
Plus: Tribeca caterer accused of mismanagement; St. Nicholas church reviewed; Battery Park City security chief; beer-centric restaurant opening at Staten Island ferry terminal.
Seen & Heard: Pier A Timetable
Plus: Two closings (gallery and jewelry shop); Brookfield Place ice rink; Megu eviction notice; Church Street Tavern brunch menu; Morsi's name change; Gap opening forecast; "The Big Yes"; CB1 agenda change. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Baked
What could be better than a new Tribeca outpost of the Red Hook bakery Baked? One that also serves lunch! / 14 comments
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it is rather interesting to here everyone opinion since i have the 9 min video of the entire accident from... — I have proof bikers dont pay attention / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
We go there often since they opened in Tribeca and the food is very good and consistent. They have a... — Steven Trommer / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
We ate there last week. Really nice to have in the neighborhood. Great food, drinks and staff. The pastas we... — WCJ / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
For the record, I contacted this commenter directly and watched the video to make sure it existed. — Tribeca Citizen / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
Why do people act like the food was slop? Eating in Chinatown and going to Mr chow are entirely different.... — WV Local / Mr Chow is indeed closing
WV resident here. This is such a shame. Genuinely disappointed. First in Mr Chow closing, so many great memories there.... — WV Local / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Relatedly, there is a Little Syria walking tour with Asad Dandia of New York Narratives and sponsored by ArteEast this... — malcolm / Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi